Biography
Dr. Arunya Tuicomepee is a Professor of the Counseling Psychology Program at Chulalongkorn University, Thailand’s oldest and most prestigious university. Her research interests are in psychological adjustment, mental health concerns and well-being as well as issues in counseling and psychotherapy in the context of preventive counseling psychology. Dr. Tuicomepee has passion in working with individuals from various age groups, honoring their unique ways of adjusting and growing, especially those who facing with life difficulties and major life crises. She has published on topic of counseling psychology and preventive psychological sciences. Dr. Tuicomepee has an on-going project with the elderly including educating elders and their caregivers about staying healthy, happy, and productive in the latter years of life. The project has focused and largely centered on topics concerning psychology prevention on aging and approached aging populations.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
Ph.D. in Counseling and Student Personnel Psychology
CHULALONGKORN UNIVERSITY
M.A. in Counseling Psychology
MAHIDOL UNIVERSITY
B.Sc. in Nursing and Midwifery
Research Area
1. Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy
2. Preventive Counseling Psychology
3. Psychological adjustment
4. Happiness and well-being
5. Mental health in adult and aging
Specialty & Interest
1. Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy
2. Preventive Counseling Psychology
3. Psychological adjustment
4. Happiness and well-being
5. Mental health in adult and aging
Awards and Honors
1. The 2011 Emerging Leader Award, The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) Alumni, University of Minnesota, United States of America (April 2011)
2. The ACA Research Award (with Professor John L Romano), The American Counseling Association (ACA), United States of America (March 2009)
3. The CCPTP Outstanding Graduate Student Award, The Council of Counseling Psychology Training Programs (CCPTP), United Stated of America (August 2007)
4. The Graduate Student Research Award, Division 17 Counseling Psychology (International Section) of the American Psychological Association , United States of America (August 2007)
5. The Competition for Student International Research Award, The Award of Merit, Division 52 International Psychology of the American Psychological Association, United States of America (August 2007)
Major grants awarded
1. Research Grant from The Thai National Research Fund in fiscal year 2563-2564 (Mental Well-being of Older Adults Living at Their Home and Community)
2. Research grant From the Institute for Justice Research and Development, Office of Justice Affair, Thailand Ministry of Justice in fiscal year 2563-2564. preliminary study of recidivism prevention program for Thai sex offenders project
3. Research Grant from The Chulalongkorn Academic Advancement into Its 2nd Century Project Fund fiscal year 2561-2563 (Happy aging and well-being of older adults living in age-friendly city: A developmental study (community support and health care services dimensions) , a subproject under the umbrella of the Chulalongkorn University Platform for Aging Research Innovation or Chula Ari
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